FEATURES Series 1500 dc-to-dc converters provide a well-regulated dc output

.400-WATT and 200-WATT voltage from station batteries or other widely fluctuating dc sources. This
MODELS output is galvanically isolated from the source and chassis and, therefore,
may be connected either as a positive or a negative output. Applications
.HEIGHT 3.45" include powering radio transceivers, telecommunications equipment,
(2 RACK SPACES) supervisory control systems and other critical electronic loads.
Designed for relay rack mounting, these state-of-the-art converters
.REGULATED, ADJUSTABLE achieve superior electrical performance in a low profile enclosure.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE Conservatively rated and very efficient, Series 1500 converters will
operate continuously at any load within their rating over a wide ambient
.80%-85% EFFICIENCY temperature range with simple convection cooling. Exceptionally effec-
tive noise suppression and filtering allow these converters to be used in
.INPUT -OUTPUT ISOLATION
many applications considered too noise-sensitive for other transistor-
.-30°C TO 60°C switching power converters. Standard options let users adapt converters
to specific system requirements, including paralleling for redundancy
TEMPERATURERANGE
and for additional power.
.VERY LOW RIPPLE AND Six 48-volt input versions are available with different combinations
NOISE of dc output voltage and output power.
Table 1

Input Voltage Input Output Voltage Output

Range Current' Adjustment Range Current Model
(VDC) (ADC) (VDC) (ADC) Number'
5.2 0-15 15xx-48-13-15
12-14 (13 nominal)

10.3 0-30 15xx-48-13-30

4.8 0-8 15xx-48-24-8
22-26 (24 nominal)
9.5 0-16 15xx-48-24-16
40-58
4.7 0-4 15xx-48-48-4
44-52 (48 nominal)

9.4 0-8 15xx-48-48-8

4.6 0-1.5 15xx-48-130-1.5
1123.5-136.5 (130 nominal)
9.4 0-3 15xx-48-130-3
'Typical current at full load, nominal input and output voltages
2See reverse side for complete model numbering information

DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF SOLID-STATE POWER CONVERSION EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage
40 Vdc to 58 Vdc (48 Vdc nominal)
Output Voltage and Current
The nominal output voltage, the
adjustable output voltage range, and
output current for standard models
are shown in Table 1.
Output Voltage Regulation
Versus line: :!:0.1 %
Versus load: :!:0.5%
Output Voltage Ripple and Noise
3 millivolts rms (typical)
30 millivolts peak-to-peak (typical)
Isolation and Grounding
Mutual electrical isolation is
provided between the input circuit,
the output circuit, and chassis
ground.
Protection
Protection against overloads, short
circuits, and output overvoltages is
provided electronically. Recovery to
normal operating conditions is auto-
matic upon removal of the overload
or short-circuit fault. Following an
overvoltage shutdown, input power
to the converter must be removed
and reapplied to resume converter
operation. Protection against
accidental reversal of the dc input-
voltage polarity during installation is
provided by a shunt diode working
in conjunction with the front-panel
circuit breaker.
Ambient Temperature Range
Operating: -30°C to 60°C
(convection cooling)
Storage: -40°C to 95°C
Efficiency
The efficiency reaches 80% at
approximately 15% of full load and
remains above 80% for most of the
load range. The no-load input current
is approximately 100 milliamperes.
Heat dissipation is approximately
340 BTU/hour for 400-watt models
and 170 BTU/hour for 200-watt
models.
Front-Panel Controls and
Indicators
A combination circuit breaker and
ON/OFF switch is provided for input
power. A potentiometer shaft with
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paralleling diode
locking nut is provided to adjust the
output voltage level. An optional
voltmeter and ammeter display the
dc output.
Physical Characteristics
Refer to Fig. 1 for overall dimensions.
Weight is less than 15 pounds.
Brackets are provided for 19-inch or
23-inch relay rack mounting. A
cover panel protects the recessed
rear panel and wiring connections.
STANDARD OPTIONS
.Output voltmeter and output
ammeter
.Output series diode for parallel-
redundant operation of multiple
converters
.Auxiliary Form C contacts for
remote indication of improper
output (converter fail)
.Balanced load sharing between
converters being paralleled for
additional power
MODEL NUMBERING
INFORMATION
Series 1500 converters are identified
by four numbers. In sequence, these
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Rear View
(COVERPANELREMOVED)
shown with optional meters, auxiliary contacts, and
with heatsink.
give the basic model number (1501
for plain front panel, 1502 for output
meter option), the nominal input
voltage, the nominal output voltage,
and the maximum load current.
Standard options other than meters
are specified by an additional suffix:
M1 designates paralleling diode
plus auxiliary contacts, M2 desig-
nates load sharing, and M3 combines
paralleling diode, auxiliary contacts
and load sharing. For example,
Model 1502-48-13-30-M3 is a 48-
volt to 13-volt converter with a 30-
ampere maximum load rating. It is
provided with output meters, paral-
leling diode, auxiliary contacts and
load sharing capabili~
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products such as switching power
supplies, dc-to-ac inverters, and
uninterruptible power systems, please
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